Fun Games and Contests for your next Charity or Corporate Golf Tournament

Charity golf tournaments offer a great opportunity to engage participants and raise funds through fun games and contests. Here are some ideas to consider:

On-Course Contests

1. Longest Drive Contest:

   • Award the player with the longest drive on a designated hole.
   • Offer separate categories for men and women.

2. Closest to the Pin:

   • Players try to hit their ball closest to the pin on a par-3 hole.
   • Measure and mark the closest shot throughout the day.

3. Hole-in-One Challenge:

   • Set up a prize (like a car or a vacation) for a hole-in-one on a specific par-3 hole.
   • Offer additional insurance for high-value prizes.

4. Straightest Drive:

   • Mark a line down the fairway and award the player whose drive lands closest to the line.

5. Beat the Pro:

   • Have a golf pro play a designated hole and challenge participants to beat the pro's score.
   • Participants donate for the chance to compete.

GTS Fundraising TIP: Incorporate the above on-course games into a custom SuperTicket Fundraising Package layout to increase your donation amounts! Only those golfers that purchase a SuperTicket (donate to your cause) are eligible to win the on-course contests. By using this leverage of saying "you'll donate to our cause AND have more fun" to increase your donation amounts vs. having the golfers just buy a few raffle tickets.

Fun and Unique Games

6. Putting Contest:

   • Set up a putting green with a challenging course.
   • Charge participants a small fee to enter and offer a prize for the best score.

7. Marshmallow Long Drive:

   • Players hit marshmallows instead of golf balls for distance.
   • Award prizes for the longest and most accurate shots.

8. String Game:

   • Sell lengths of string to players which they can use to move their ball without penalty.
   • Players cut off the used portion each time they utilize the string.

9. Mulligan Sales:

   • Sell mulligans (extra shots) to players, allowing them to redo a poor shot.
   • Limit the number of mulligans each player can purchase.

10. Golf Ball Drop:

• Sell numbered golf balls that are dropped from a helicopter or a high platform.
• The ball closest to the target wins a prize.

GTS Fundraising TIP: Incorporate the above games/events into a custom SuperTicket Fundraising Package layout to increase your donation amounts! AKA: Only those golfers that purchase a SuperTicket (donate to your cause) are eligible to win the on-course contests.

Off-Course Activities

11. Silent Auction:

• Display items for silent bidding, including golf equipment, memorabilia, and experiences.
• Encourage local businesses to donate items.

12. Raffle Drawings:

• Sell raffle tickets for a chance to win various prizes.
• Draw winners at the end of the tournament.

13. 50/50 Draw:

• Sell tickets throughout the day with the winner receiving half the pot and the other half going to the charity.

14. Photo Booth:

• Set up a themed photo booth for participants to take fun pictures.
• Charge a small fee or offer photo packages.

15. Golf Trivia Quiz:

• Create a golf-themed trivia contest.
• Offer prizes for the highest scores and consider incorporating sponsors’ names into the questions.

Team-Based Contests

16. Scramble Format:

• Use a scramble format where teams of four play the best ball from each shot.
• This fosters team spirit and is great for players of varying skill levels.

17. Best-Dressed Team:

• Encourage teams to dress up in themed outfits.
• Award a prize for the best-dressed team.

18. Team Skins Game:

• Award prizes for the lowest score on each hole.
• If two teams tie, the prize carries over to the next hole.

Fundraising Enhancements

19. Sponsor a Hole:

• Allow businesses to sponsor individual holes with signage.
• Offer packages that include additional promotions.
• Be sure to check out our Sponsor Plaques to recognize your sponsors on-course and also serves as custom gift for sponsors to take home

20. Celebrity Appearance:

• Invite a local celebrity or athlete to participate or make an appearance.
• Charge extra for a chance to play with or meet the celebrity.

Post-Tournament Activities

21. Awards Banquet:

• Host an awards ceremony with food and drinks.
• Present trophies and prizes for the various contests and achievements.
• We provide custom high-quality awards at wholesale prices - see all current Award and Trophy options here

22. Live Auction:

• Conduct a live auction with high-value items or experiences.
• Hire an engaging auctioneer to maximize bids.

Call or email us for additional information or if you have any questions, we're here to assist you with your event.

1 (877) GTS-0555 or INFO@GTStournaments.com